Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Zuni, NM Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 11.2"
- Annual precip
- 126d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Zuni
Zuni, New Mexico averages 51°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 11.2"
- annual precipitation · 10" snow
- 126 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
11.2"
Annual Snow
10.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.2"
Plus 10.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Zuni) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Zuni area.
How Zuni compares to every U.S. city
Zuni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Zuni
MethodologyZooming out from Zuni's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 2.8" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8" | 1.7" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 0.9" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5" | 0.3" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7" | 0.1" | 9.8 | 1.3 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 15.4 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 20.8 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0" | 0.1" | 15.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7" | 0.7" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 3.4" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.9"
Snow: 2.8"
4.2 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 1.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 0.9"
3.9 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
Snow: 0.3"
2.7 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
Snow: 0.1"
2.6 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
1.7 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
7.0 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
3.9 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 0.1"
3.6 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 0.7"
2.8 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 3.4"
3.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
126 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,527
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
540
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Zuni's climate means for you
Zuni runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 126 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,527 heating and 540 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Zuni, NM
Based on station USW00093044 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Zuni, New Mexico averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Zuni should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 11.2 inches, with 10.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 126 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 29 and the first fall freeze near October 2. And on the energy front, 5,527 heating degree days and 540 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Zuni scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Zuni, NM? ▼
The average annual temperature in Zuni, New Mexico is 51°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Zuni get? ▼
Zuni receives 11.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 10.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Zuni? ▼
Zuni has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Zuni? ▼
Zuni has approximately 126 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 29 and the first fall freeze around October 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Zuni? ▼
Zuni has 5,527 heating degree days and 540 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Zuni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093044 near Zuni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093044. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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